From salads and stir-fries to stuffed capsicums and salads, these versatile vegetables are a staple in kitchens around the world. Their mild flavour and ability to complement a wide range of ingredients make them a favourite among home cooks and professional chefs alike. Capsicums are also rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fibre, giving your winter meals a welcome nutritional boost.

They are currently in season and at their best value, making it easy to load up your basket and let creativity take the lead.

Here are a few ways we’re using them in our kitchens this season:

1. Chargrilled Capsicums in Garlic Parsley Oil

Chargrilled capsicums make a great side dish or an appetiser. Serve them warm or at room temperature alongside grilled meats, folded into antipasto platters, or simply with crusty bread to soak up the oil.
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2. Stuffed Capsicums

A timeless comfort dish, these oven-baked capsicums are filled with a savoury mix of seasoned mince, tomatoes, and rice, then topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley. Simple to prepare and full of flavour, they’re a nourishing, budget-friendly option that easily feeds the whole family.
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3. Greek Salad

This classic Greek salad comes together with just seven simple ingredients. Juicy tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers, olives, and creamy feta make it a flavour-packed side that pairs beautifully with everything from grilled meats to seafood.
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4. Mushrooms and Capsicums Stir-fry

Chinese-inspired, stir-fried mushrooms with capsicums. A great vegan dish to add to your weeknight meals.
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 5. Grilled Capsicum & Tomato Tart

Grilled capsicums and tomatoes come together in this savoury tart, perfect for weekend brunch or a light lunch. It’s even better served cold the next day, making it a brilliant make-ahead option for entertaining or lazy Sunday grazing.
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Grab them while they’re in season and great value at Salamanca Fresh stores.